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What have you done to your TJ today?

Discussion in 'Wrangler TJ (1996-2006)' started by Bob, Jul 24, 2016.

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  1. Jul 24, 2016 at 4:19 AM
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    Post in here the latest maintenance, mods or anything else you've done to your Wrangler TJ lately...
     
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  2. Aug 23, 2016 at 2:34 PM
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    When I shift into 4 th or 5 th gear my jeep sputters. I have a 1999 4.0 liter
     
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  3. Oct 14, 2016 at 10:58 AM
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    Finishing up on a drum to disc brake conversion. Went with the G2 and pretty straight forward. you will need to purchase the Terraflex E-brake lines for this since G2 doesn't make it for the TJ ( 2004) which is strange. Also, if anyone is planning on doing this they need to know that the rear ABS sensors cannot be re-installed which is also stupid so now i have to look at the ABS light on panel or put a sticker over it. This is the same for Crown and Terraflex.
    Putting new FOX shocks and steering stab while i got the tires off. The procomp shocks that came with the lift are shot to heck. looking forward to easy riding instead of major swaying on just springs.
    Gotta replace the front pinion seal and inner axle seals while i'm at it plus the brake booster is fried so all in all going to be good a new after i'm done.
     
    BigThunder, Oct 14, 2016
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  4. Dec 19, 2016 at 10:13 AM
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    I got the TJ to have zero codes. Only took a year and a half trying to figure out emission gremlins.
     
    greeneggsnspam, Dec 19, 2016
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  5. Dec 19, 2016 at 10:22 AM
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    successbaby.gif :)
     
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    I seriously saved so much. My last ditch effort would be to get a new cat. :bananadead:
     
    greeneggsnspam, Dec 19, 2016
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  7. Dec 21, 2016 at 12:38 AM
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    Are stickers a mod?
    Recently, changed the water pump. Poor thing gave up when I was coming home from my shift. Thankfully, the top was off and I could take a nap while it cooled off and I drove it home the last few blocks. #HeepProblems
     
    txsmiley, Dec 21, 2016
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  8. Dec 21, 2016 at 7:10 AM
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    99 TJ locked/locked, 4" lift, 1" body lift, skids and more skids, geared 4.88s, super shorty sye, all Rockmen adjustable arms, D44 rear, D30 front, all disc brakes, AX15 manual 5 speed, waren winch, currie tie rod, a drop down tail gate and heater relays upgrade to keep my heater switch from melting lol, and lots more stuff. 79 CJ5 with 4.0 swap
    Today I kicked mine. Battery was dead when I went to start it. :frusty:
     
    jeepinghillbilly, Dec 21, 2016
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  9. Dec 22, 2016 at 8:22 PM
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    I don't own a TJ but this is one of the only threads I had not commented in yet...so...now I have. :boink:
     
    C2T, Dec 22, 2016
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  10. Dec 22, 2016 at 9:25 PM
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    99 TJ locked/locked, 4" lift, 1" body lift, skids and more skids, geared 4.88s, super shorty sye, all Rockmen adjustable arms, D44 rear, D30 front, all disc brakes, AX15 manual 5 speed, waren winch, currie tie rod, a drop down tail gate and heater relays upgrade to keep my heater switch from melting lol, and lots more stuff. 79 CJ5 with 4.0 swap
    :rofl::rofl:
     
    jeepinghillbilly, Dec 22, 2016
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  11. Dec 23, 2016 at 3:45 AM
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  12. Dec 29, 2016 at 9:25 PM
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    Yesterday, I prepped my TJ to sand and paint my roll cage... removed the off-road lights and folded down the windshield, took off the bikini top, disassembled the dash, removed the seat belts etc.

    Today, I went from a rusty roll cage to a rust-free roll cage (almost, still some details to clean up). Took about 12 man hours using an angle grinder, electric drill with wire wheel, and sand paper. Luckily, I had some help from my gf, my brother (RC Jeep on the forum), and beer. Tomorrow, it gets painted and then I put the whole Lego set back together.

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    UrbanCowboy, Dec 29, 2016
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  13. Sep 25, 2017 at 11:17 AM
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    Doors off mirrors on!
    I have been looking for a long time for a way to have nicer mirrors that the standard that everyone uses.

    This is a test set of mirrors that I got off of Amazon, $13.

    But now I keep my eyes out for a really cool set. The mounts work perfect on my Grabars!


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    goinginjeep, Sep 25, 2017
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  14. Sep 25, 2017 at 6:36 PM
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    Very cool idea dude. Very cool.
    Reminds me of ape hanger mirrors on a bike. Just need to train your eyes to look up. Awesome idea dude. They look great.
     
    JKBob 25, Sep 25, 2017
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  15. Sep 25, 2017 at 7:10 PM
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    Yeah I have driving and getting used to looking up. A tad weird, but this is the test...
     
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  16. Sep 25, 2017 at 7:20 PM
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    Been there....done that. Had a feeling you would have to. You'll get use to it dude. Test?? I like the look. Just one opinion. But hey....you drive the rig. It's up to you. I like it. It's sets you apart from other TJS. Make it your ride dude. :jeep:
     
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  17. Sep 25, 2017 at 7:37 PM
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    I like the way it attaches to the Grabars. Can you swap left-side for right-side so its bent downward rather than upwards? The "cycle" style mirror has always been an inexpensive fix to comply with mirror laws either mounted in the top hinge hole when door-less or something like yours which complies with the mirror law just by being there.
     
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  18. Sep 25, 2017 at 8:20 PM
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    So after all that aggrex. I take it you like'em too.....lollll. . Noticed you didn't mention that. :cool:. It's all good. We all have an off night. Maybe that little puddle water logged you. Lolll. Still....all good. You quenched your Jeeps thirst. Lollll.

    Back on thread this week????
     
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  19. Nov 11, 2017 at 3:35 PM
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  20. Nov 11, 2017 at 3:38 PM
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    This is what I did this afternoon added my new light bar. I’m not crazy about the guys you see driving on the highway with them on, i don’t think that’s cool but I do like the way it looks.
     
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